"Around the beginning of training camp, I made a mistake by taking an Adderall
pill without a prescription," Talib said in a statement issued by the team on
Saturday. "This is especially regrettable because, for the past several
months, with coach Schiano's help, I've worked very hard to improve myself --
professionally and personally -- as a player and a man. I am truly sorry to my
teammates, coaches and Buccaneers fans, and I'm disappointed in myself. I will
work diligently every day of this suspension to stay in top football shape and
be ready to help this team in the second half of the season. I have chosen to
be immediately accountable for the situation I put myself in, which is why I
will not exercise my appeal rights and will begin serving the suspension
immediately."

The 26-year-old Talib will be eligible to return to the club's active roster
on Nov. 5.

In four games this season, the 2008 first-round pick totaled 21 tackles and
one interception.